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The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, condemned Israeli clearance efforts in Gaza, stating there is “no respect for the dead” as extensive remains of families are unearthed. Concerns grow that evidence of potential war crimes may be destroyed amid ongoing military operations, with over 8,000 people still believed to be buried in the rubble.

German officials have announced that three people have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
The main suspect – Thomas R., is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

US colleges are struggling with the spread of protests against the war in Gaza with the movement now spreading from Columbia and Yale to other universities. Police moved to break up a protest at New York University and made a number of arrests.

Former President Donald Trump made a fiery statement on Monday as he arrived in court in Manhattan for the opening statements in his criminal trial. Trump accused President Biden of orchestrating the trial to hurt his chances in the upcoming election, calling it a “witch hunt” and “political persecution.”

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